Board refers amended legislative‑mandate policy back to committee for clearer amendment markings

During the first reading of an amended legislative mandate policy, members noted the packet did not show clear amendment markings or the section titles that previously appeared in the policy. The amendment packet included a new restriction on disseminating false or misleading information. Several members said presenting the federal bulletin changes only as an attachment obscures what changed in policy language and recommended restoring section titles to the document.

Board member Jeremy argued the policy packet should list division and section titles so board members can see exactly what federal register changes affect local operations. Director Wall and others agreed the attachment should be clearer. A motion to refer the policy back to committee for clarification and to ensure amendment markings and cross references are included was made and passed by roll call (7 yeses). The item will return for a second reading after committee review.

No vote on the policy substance occurred; the referral was procedural to allow clearer notice of amendments before a substantive vote.